This course focuses on the use of descriptive and inferential statistics and their roles in research studies. Topics such as graphical and tabular displays of data, descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and variability, standard scores, the normal distribution, one and two sample tests and confidence intervals on the mean, correlation coefficients, simple linear regression, and chi-square tests will be discussed. Focus is placed on generating statistical output using SPSS, interpreting that output, and summarizing statistical results in written form.
Prerequisite: 12 Credits3 Credits